Canon EOS 90Dvs Nikon Z8vs OM-D E-M10 IV
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
From £849
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
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Which should you buy?
Sports, Wildlife & Dslr Enthusiasts — Canon EOS 90D (2019): The best APS-C DSLR Canon ever made — 32MP, 10fps, weather sealing, and an optical viewfinder experience no mirrorless can replicate.
Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
- You're invested in Canon EF DSLR lenses and don't want to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sports and prefer an optical viewfinder
- You want a mid-range DSLR upgrade without going mirrorless
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- You need Z9-level performance in a more travel-friendly and portable body
- You shoot wildlife, weddings, or sport and need exceptional resolution with speed
- You want the best Nikon mirrorless body available without carrying the full Z9
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- You're new to mirrorless and want a small, uncomplicated first camera to learn on
- You want excellent in-body stabilisation to steady handheld video and shake-prone shooting
- You're drawn to the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem and want to start at the entry level
Quick take: The nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the canon eos 90d, nikon z8 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | Nikon Z8 (2023) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £3,999 | £469 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 45.7MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 6-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 330 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 910g body only | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
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